Leiden Mittens by Carmen Jorissen

Leiden Mittens

Knitting
October 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
33 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
in colourwork stockinette in the round
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
273 - 437 yards (250 - 400 m)
18cm and 21cm hand circumference
Dutch

The Leiden Mittens are featured in my book Colorwork Knitting from Head to Toe (2026). Dutch version: Breien met Kleur (2023)

Materials
Scheepjes Metropolis (50g/200m; 75% Merino, 25% Nylon)
Yarn A: 065 Liverpool x 1 ball
Yarn B: 019 Marseille x 1 ball

Recommended needle sizes
2.25mm for cuff
2.5mm for rest

Gauge
33-34 sts and 35 rounds measures 10 x 10cm over colourwork stockinette in the round.